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Donald Trump questions Kurdish loyalty as Turkey invades Syria
- October 13, 2019
The towns of Ras al-Ain and Darbasiya, some 60 km (37 miles) to the east, have become largely deserted. Despite giving his support to Erdogan in their phone call , Trump has since said he thinks attacking the Kurds is a " bad idea " and warned of "a big economic price" if Turkey "doesn't treat Syrian refugees and Kurds humanely". (more...)
- October 13, 2019
The towns of Ras al-Ain and Darbasiya, some 60 km (37 miles) to the east, have become largely deserted. Despite giving his support to Erdogan in their phone call , Trump has since said he thinks attacking the Kurds is a " bad idea " and warned of "a big economic price" if Turkey "doesn't treat Syrian refugees and Kurds humanely". (more...)
Brexit negotiations to take place this weekend ahead of European Union summit
- October 13, 2019
Reports from Brussels claim the Prime Minister is bringing back a proposal first put forward by Theresa May for a customs partnership between the United Kingdom and the bloc. The unexpectedly cordial atmosphere of the meeting between the two premiers led to speculation over a possible compromise on the contentious issue of the Northern Ireland border backstop. (more...)
- October 13, 2019
Reports from Brussels claim the Prime Minister is bringing back a proposal first put forward by Theresa May for a customs partnership between the United Kingdom and the bloc. The unexpectedly cordial atmosphere of the meeting between the two premiers led to speculation over a possible compromise on the contentious issue of the Northern Ireland border backstop. (more...)
Officials ID suspect accused of double shooting during wedding at NH church
- October 13, 2019
One of the people who helped subdue the suspect, who arrived and began shooting after the wedding began, suffered minor injuries, Roark said . It's unknown if they were part of the ceremony or guests at the wedding. Local and state authorities, including the New Hampshire State Police and representatives from the state Attorney General's Office, are on the scene, Roark said. (more...)
- October 13, 2019
One of the people who helped subdue the suspect, who arrived and began shooting after the wedding began, suffered minor injuries, Roark said . It's unknown if they were part of the ceremony or guests at the wedding. Local and state authorities, including the New Hampshire State Police and representatives from the state Attorney General's Office, are on the scene, Roark said. (more...)
Former Congressman Gowdy joins Trump legal team to fight impeachment move
- October 12, 2019
Gowdy was formally added to Trump's legal defense team on Wednesday evening, but his work will be postponed until January because of "lobbying rules", Trump told reporters Thursday afternoon. Respect for the rule of law must mean something irrespective of the vicissitudes of political cycles". White House counsel Pat Cipollone sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and three committee leaders on Tuesday stating that the administration would not cooperate with any of their requests ... (more...)
- October 12, 2019
Gowdy was formally added to Trump's legal defense team on Wednesday evening, but his work will be postponed until January because of "lobbying rules", Trump told reporters Thursday afternoon. Respect for the rule of law must mean something irrespective of the vicissitudes of political cycles". White House counsel Pat Cipollone sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and three committee leaders on Tuesday stating that the administration would not cooperate with any of their requests ... (more...)
PM Modi cleans Tamil Nadu beach ahead of talks with Xi
- October 12, 2019
Sixth, China and India should strengthen cooperation in global and regional affairs. On the first day of the summit, Modi and Xi spent " quality time " as they visited majestic monuments built by the Pallava Dynasty in the seventh century, attended a cultural performance and held one-on-one discussions on trade and terrorism. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
Sixth, China and India should strengthen cooperation in global and regional affairs. On the first day of the summit, Modi and Xi spent " quality time " as they visited majestic monuments built by the Pallava Dynasty in the seventh century, attended a cultural performance and held one-on-one discussions on trade and terrorism. (more...)
Trump confirms Al-Qaeda bombmaker killed two years ago
- October 12, 2019
US President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday a senior al-Qaeda bomb maker and terrorist coordinator was killed two years ago in a counterterrorism operation in Yemen , Anadolu Agency reports. However, the bomb failed to explode and Abdulmutallab was tackled to the ground by a fellow passenger. Asiri was also linked to a disrupted plot in which bombs hidden in printer cartridges were placed on cargo planes in 2012. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
US President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday a senior al-Qaeda bomb maker and terrorist coordinator was killed two years ago in a counterterrorism operation in Yemen , Anadolu Agency reports. However, the bomb failed to explode and Abdulmutallab was tackled to the ground by a fellow passenger. Asiri was also linked to a disrupted plot in which bombs hidden in printer cartridges were placed on cargo planes in 2012. (more...)
1 dead, 3 missing in New Orleans building collapse
- October 12, 2019
John Bel Edwards said. "It was a deep rumbling sound", Matt Worges, who saw the collapse from a nearby building, told The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate . Shocking images of the disaster shows the top floors of the building, which is now under construction, fall to the ground, with a huge cloud of dust erupting up in to the air. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
John Bel Edwards said. "It was a deep rumbling sound", Matt Worges, who saw the collapse from a nearby building, told The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate . Shocking images of the disaster shows the top floors of the building, which is now under construction, fall to the ground, with a huge cloud of dust erupting up in to the air. (more...)
Study Shows Two-Thirds Of Ohio Bird Species Vulnerable To Climate Change
- October 12, 2019
The nonprofit's new study shows falcons, warblers, sparrows and owls native to North America are just a few of the birds among the 389 types of birds that have become vulnerable to extinction due to climate change . In addition to protecting habitats, the Audubon Society is working toward new policies to prevent further effects of climate change. Last month, Science published a study by a joint team of conservation biologists describing a grim picture: a steady decline of almost three ... (more...)
- October 12, 2019
The nonprofit's new study shows falcons, warblers, sparrows and owls native to North America are just a few of the birds among the 389 types of birds that have become vulnerable to extinction due to climate change . In addition to protecting habitats, the Audubon Society is working toward new policies to prevent further effects of climate change. Last month, Science published a study by a joint team of conservation biologists describing a grim picture: a steady decline of almost three ... (more...)
China’s rulers hit out at Apple over app that monitors police movements
- October 12, 2019
Apple has not immediately responded to a request for a comment. "Does this mean Apple intended to be an accomplice to the rioters?" "Many of the protesters will be middle-aged when 2047 comes around, we're all anxious about how we're going to be treated when China fully controls us", he wrote. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
Apple has not immediately responded to a request for a comment. "Does this mean Apple intended to be an accomplice to the rioters?" "Many of the protesters will be middle-aged when 2047 comes around, we're all anxious about how we're going to be treated when China fully controls us", he wrote. (more...)
Indigenous leader killed in Ecuador unrest
- October 12, 2019
On Thursday, anti-government protesters forced captive police officers to carry a coffin containing the body of an indigenous activist during a memorial service. Ecuador's indigenous groups make up a quarter of the country's 17.3 million population. In Guayaquil, a stronghold of the business community, thousands demonstrated Wednesday in support of the president . (more...)
- October 12, 2019
On Thursday, anti-government protesters forced captive police officers to carry a coffin containing the body of an indigenous activist during a memorial service. Ecuador's indigenous groups make up a quarter of the country's 17.3 million population. In Guayaquil, a stronghold of the business community, thousands demonstrated Wednesday in support of the president . (more...)
4 killed, 3 wounded in Brooklyn shooting
- October 12, 2019
At least four people died and several others were injured in a shooting early Saturday at a private social club in New York, US media agency NBC New York reported. No arrests have been made in connection to a shooting Saturday morning in Brooklyn, according to NYPD spokesman Brian Magoolaghan. He said two guns were found at the scene and more could potentially be found. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
At least four people died and several others were injured in a shooting early Saturday at a private social club in New York, US media agency NBC New York reported. No arrests have been made in connection to a shooting Saturday morning in Brooklyn, according to NYPD spokesman Brian Magoolaghan. He said two guns were found at the scene and more could potentially be found. (more...)
Apple removes app that tracks Hong Kong police and protestors
- October 12, 2019
Apple is a profit-making company. Apple's decision to bar the HKmap.live app, which crowdsources the locations of both police and protesters, from its app store plunges the company into the increasingly fraught political tension between China and the protesters that has also ensnared other USA and Hong Kong businesses. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
Apple is a profit-making company. Apple's decision to bar the HKmap.live app, which crowdsources the locations of both police and protesters, from its app store plunges the company into the increasingly fraught political tension between China and the protesters that has also ensnared other USA and Hong Kong businesses. (more...)
Donald Trump Announces "Very Substantial" Partial China Trade Deal
- October 12, 2019
The US and China trade negotiations had collapsed early this year after Beijing backed off from a draft agreement that was negotiated over six months. While the details are scant, Mnuchin said the sides made good progress on opening the Chinese economy to financial services, while including an agreement on preventing manipulation of the yuan. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
The US and China trade negotiations had collapsed early this year after Beijing backed off from a draft agreement that was negotiated over six months. While the details are scant, Mnuchin said the sides made good progress on opening the Chinese economy to financial services, while including an agreement on preventing manipulation of the yuan. (more...)
Former envoy defies Trump, testifies he pushed to oust her
- October 12, 2019
The legal drama comes on a day when the former USA ambassador to Ukraine whom Giuliani disparaged, Marie Yovanovitch , testified before the House Intelligence Committee. Zelenskiy invited USA and Ukrainian prosecutors to cooperate on an eventual investigation into the Bidens, but insisted he would not interfere. Democrats leading the investigation said they subpoenaed Yovanovitch on October 11 morning after learning on late October 10 night that the State Department had directed her not ... (more...)
- October 12, 2019
The legal drama comes on a day when the former USA ambassador to Ukraine whom Giuliani disparaged, Marie Yovanovitch , testified before the House Intelligence Committee. Zelenskiy invited USA and Ukrainian prosecutors to cooperate on an eventual investigation into the Bidens, but insisted he would not interfere. Democrats leading the investigation said they subpoenaed Yovanovitch on October 11 morning after learning on late October 10 night that the State Department had directed her not ... (more...)
Facebook's Libra loses Mastercard, Visa in cascade of exits
- October 12, 2019
In addition to PayPal , eBay , and Stripe, it was reported on Friday afternoon that three more partners, Mastercard , Visa, and Mercado Pago, have also pulled their support from the project, casting Libra into further peril. In the span of one week, four big corporate partners have backed out of Facebook's controversial plan to launch a digital currency called Libra. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
In addition to PayPal , eBay , and Stripe, it was reported on Friday afternoon that three more partners, Mastercard , Visa, and Mercado Pago, have also pulled their support from the project, casting Libra into further peril. In the span of one week, four big corporate partners have backed out of Facebook's controversial plan to launch a digital currency called Libra. (more...)
Ukrainian President Makes Statement, Says President Trump Did Not Blackmail Him
- October 12, 2019
He said he couldn't "say yes or no" as to whether there was interference. "This is not corruption, it was just a call", Mr Zelensky said on Thursday. Zelenskiy told reporters that his aim in having a phone call with Trump was to arrange a subsequent meeting and that he had asked the White House to change its rhetoric on Ukraine. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
He said he couldn't "say yes or no" as to whether there was interference. "This is not corruption, it was just a call", Mr Zelensky said on Thursday. Zelenskiy told reporters that his aim in having a phone call with Trump was to arrange a subsequent meeting and that he had asked the White House to change its rhetoric on Ukraine. (more...)
Modi, Xi look to patch up India-China ties
- October 12, 2019
The Indian Express newspaper quoted unnamed sources as saying Modi would urge Xi to be more "sensitive" to India's concerns, and to "explain to the Chinese president the reasons behind Delhi's decision on Kashmir". "We are able to bring forth closer cooperation between both countries", Xi said, while adding that the discussions have been "very in-depth" and "good". (more...)
- October 12, 2019
The Indian Express newspaper quoted unnamed sources as saying Modi would urge Xi to be more "sensitive" to India's concerns, and to "explain to the Chinese president the reasons behind Delhi's decision on Kashmir". "We are able to bring forth closer cooperation between both countries", Xi said, while adding that the discussions have been "very in-depth" and "good". (more...)
Taiwan President slams China talks of failure in Hong Kong
- October 12, 2019
A military regime for almost 40 years, Taiwan held its first-ever direct presidential election in 1996 and is now one of the region's most vibrant multi-party democracies. Beijing's success in persuading two of Taiwan's diplomatic allies to switch recognition to China in the last month - the Solomon Islands and Kiribati - leaves Taipei with just 15 such partners worldwide. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
A military regime for almost 40 years, Taiwan held its first-ever direct presidential election in 1996 and is now one of the region's most vibrant multi-party democracies. Beijing's success in persuading two of Taiwan's diplomatic allies to switch recognition to China in the last month - the Solomon Islands and Kiribati - leaves Taipei with just 15 such partners worldwide. (more...)
Five stabbed at Manchester's Arndale shopping centre
- October 12, 2019
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that three people have been stabbed and one more injured in the incident at the Arndale shopping centre just before midday. "Luckily she had quite a thick jacket - she thought originally it was a fake knife because of how easily it grazed off", he said. Three of the victims were hospitalized. (more...)
- October 12, 2019
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that three people have been stabbed and one more injured in the incident at the Arndale shopping centre just before midday. "Luckily she had quite a thick jacket - she thought originally it was a fake knife because of how easily it grazed off", he said. Three of the victims were hospitalized. (more...)
McAleenan, acting Homeland Security secretary, stepping down
- October 12, 2019
Trump said McAleenan wanted to spend more time with his family and go to the private sector . President Donald Trump tweeted out McAleenan's departure on Friday evening, commending the DHS official for bringing US-Mexico border crossings "way down", before attributing his departure to the classic political excuse that he "wants to spend more time with his family". (more...)
- October 12, 2019
Trump said McAleenan wanted to spend more time with his family and go to the private sector . President Donald Trump tweeted out McAleenan's departure on Friday evening, commending the DHS official for bringing US-Mexico border crossings "way down", before attributing his departure to the classic political excuse that he "wants to spend more time with his family". (more...)
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